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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
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Radioactive tuna travels from Japan to US faster than wind
Low levels of nuclear radiation from the Fukushima power plant have turned up in 15 bluefin tuna caught off San Diego. The fish is not harmful to humans, say researchers.
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NRC chairman resigns amid battle over lessons from Fukushima
In his three years as chairman, Gregory Jaczko wrangled with other NRC members over the direction of nuclear power plant safety regulations and over his leadership style.
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Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor for tests. End of nuclear power?
If Japan survives the summer without power blackouts, citizens may pressure the government to make the temporary nuclear shutdown permanent.
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Japanese tsunami debris to hit West Coast this year, sooner than expected
A new estimate suggests that debris from the Japanese tsunami will hit US coasts this year, not next year as previously thought. Who will lead the cleanup is still being worked out.
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Consumer Energy Report
Why Germany is ditching nuclear power
In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster a year ago, Germany closed some of its nuclear power plants. Some have since reopened, but others never will.
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As French election goes into high gear, it's Mr. Hot vs. Mr. Cool
President Sarkozy is in full attack mode against Socialist frontrunner François Hollande, bringing a rarely seen element to French campaigning.
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World is ignoring most important lesson from Fukushima nuclear disaster
Fukushima's most important lesson is this: Probability theory (that disaster is unlikely) failed us. If you have made assumptions, you are not prepared. Nuclear power plants should have multiple, reliable ways to cool reactors. Any nuclear plant that doesn't heed this lesson is inviting disaster.
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Do jobs trump environment? Bucolic Swedish town faces uranium dilemma.
The Swedish town of Oviken, whose pristine natural surroundings have made it popular with tourists, has the blessing – and burden – of uranium deposits below its soil.
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Change Agent
Fast-track breeding could bring a second Green Revolution
Green revolution: Fast-track breeding is beginning to develop crops that can produce more and healthier food – without controversial genetic engineering.
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Change Agent
On Japan earthquake anniversary: a letter of hope and resilience
One year after the Japan earthquake and tsunami, a resident finds gratitude and cooperation amid the devastation.
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Global News Blog
China's nuclear power plant review: 'problems in 14 areas' found
Should we be concerned? A nuclear official said in passing this weekend that problems in 14 areas need to be resolved. In the wake of Fukushima, a shade more transparency would be welcome.
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Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant sees tsunami defense in (very big) wall
Japan's controversial Hamaoka nuclear plant, shut down after Fukushima, wants to reopen once a 54-ft.-high, mile-long wall is finished. But the plant also sits on a seismic fault line, raising more than a few doubts.
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The oystermen and the sea, one year after Japan's tsunami
Oystermen in the Japanese hamlet of Samurai-hama should be enjoying a profitable harvest this time of year. But the March 2011 tsunami destroyed much of their equipment and is testing their willingness to persevere.
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One year after earthquake and tsunami, what Japan has rediscovered
For the March 11 anniversary of its earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown, Japan can be thankful for reviving its spirit of mutual help, best seen among the tsunami survivors.
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Year after Fukushima, US plodding on nuclear plant fixes, watchdog says
The Union of Concerned Scientists lauds the NRC for its initial reaction to the Fukushima nuclear meltdown, but warns it is dragging its feet on safety recommendations for US nuclear plants.
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Debris from tsunami to reach West Coast, join Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch will soon include debris from the Japanese tsunami, while one million to 2 million tons of lumber, construction material, refrigerators, TVs, fishing boats and other fragments from Japanese coastal towns make their way across the Pacific.
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Will Japan hold a referendum to scrap nuclear power?
A year an earthquake and a tsunami caused the world's worst nuclear disaster in a quarter century, a group of activists in Osaka, Japan, are seeking to hold a referendum that would ban nuclear power for Osaka.
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Nuclear power: NRC approves first new reactors since 1978
The NRC, America's nuclear power regulatory board, has given the go ahead to two new reactors in Georgia. Industry advocates call the decision 'historic,' but it had a prominent critic.
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Despite Fukushima disaster, anti-nuclear activists fight uphill battle in Japan
Even though most Japanese now oppose nuclear power, activists say building a strong movement has proven difficult.
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As red ink flows, Japanese firms struggle to keep manufacturing at home
Japan's manufacturing base is hollowing out as many electronic and car factories move overseas. Meanwhile, a strong yen is sending firms on an international buying spree.
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Editor's Blog
Green energy isn't always good energy
Wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal seem mostly benign -- in part because they are still a small part of the energy equation. But when green gets big, it can be controversial.
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Experts cast doubt on Japan nuclear power plant stress tests
The Japanese government ordered tests on all nuclear reactors after Fukushima meltdown, and are set to reopen at least one shortly, but advisers say the tests do not prove the plants are safe.
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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
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Global News Blog
Skeptics cast doubt on Fukushima status, even as Japan declares nuclear reactors 'stable'
Japan's government declared that the damaged reactors from the Fukushima disaster were 'stable.' Not everyone is convinced.
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The Reformed Broker
The biggest stock market moments of 2011
A countdown of the market's ten defining moments of the year, from the eurozone crisis to the collapse of Bank of America.
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